rotational cycle
[/roʊˈteɪʃənəl ˈsaɪkəl/]
nounpl: rotational cycles
ciclo rotacional
1. A repeating sequence of rotations or turns around an axis or center point
The Earth completes one rotational cycle every 24 hours.
A Terra completa um ciclo rotacional a cada 24 horas.
2. In agriculture, a systematic pattern of growing different crops in the same field over successive seasons
The farmer implemented a three-year rotational cycle to maintain soil fertility.
O agricultor implementou um ciclo rotacional de três anos para manter a fertilidade do solo.
3. In manufacturing or operations, a recurring sequence of tasks or processes
The equipment operates on a rotational cycle of 15 minutes between each reset.
O equipamento opera em um ciclo rotacional de 15 minutos entre cada reinicialização.
The term 'rotational cycle' is widely used in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries in scientific, agricultural, and industrial contexts. In Brazil, 'ciclo rotacional' is particularly common in agronomy discussions about sustainable farming practices and soil management.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to complete the rotational cycle
within the rotational cycle
break the rotational cycle
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